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| Alumy Creek Reserve is just north of Grafton along the Lawrence Road. The Old School House has been set up as a museum of early education and the old class room brings back memories of school days early this century. A sports ground and picnic area is available for hire. Community markets are held in these grounds on t |
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| Located within one and a half hours drive, north-west of Grafton is this rugged gorge where thundering waterfalls and savage rapids intermingle with deep pools and sections of calm water. The scenery is breathtaking and the fishing is excellent. There are three main waterfalls and the Rainbow Falls live up to their nam |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| It was constructed using civilian labour during the 1800's and just one highlight is the short tunnel carved out of the rock a few kilometres west of Dalmorton. Scrawled upon its ceiling is graffiti dating from the 1880's, written in black paint, each figure finished with a curl so typical of the era.
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Susan Island lies adjacent to Grafton's main street and Memorial Park. The northern end is covered by rainforest and houses the largest fruit bat colony in the southern hemisphere. The colony provides a sensational sight each summer on dusk, as it departs in search of food. |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Yuraygir National Park lies between the villages of Angourie and Red Rock and situated on 20,285 hectares. Encompassing large swathes of undisturbed coastal land, the park is a haven for wildlife and for people who enjoy an uncrowded natural coastal setting. Spectacular pockets of white sand beach dot the coastline bet |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Christ Church Cathedral was build in 1884. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt along Gothic lines with towering arches and spacious interior. The Cathedral is open 7am to 5.30pm, 7 days per week and visitors are most welcome. This is one of Graftons many buildings classified by the National Trust.
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Schaeffer House is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society. The homestead was built by the son of a pioneer German family, Mr F W C Schaeffer, between 1901 and 1903. The Society was formed in 1931 and is the oldest country historical society in NSW.
Schaeffer House displays beautiful china, glassware |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| The Clock Tower Gallery is located in the Clarence River Visitor Information Centre in South Grafton. It is the only outlet in the Clarence Valley for the beautiful works produced by the Members of the Gallery. Many pieces of skilled woodwork and leatherwork are for sale. Also available is indigenous pottery from Girrw |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| The museum was built onto the School of Arts, funded by a bicentennial grant. Memorabilia and Relics of the gold mining days, the early timber industry and old china pieces are featured. There is an entertainment corner displaying radios from the 1920’s, an early film projector and gramophone. |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Starting at 7.00am until sold out (usually about 9.30am or 10.00am). This market showcases 12 stalls of locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, fish, flowers etc plus locally produced cakes, biscuits, jams and gourmet items. |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Grafton is a beautiful city of tree-lined streets, graceful buildings with their Victorian and Edwardian architecture on the banks of the mighty Clarence River.
Historically, Grafton was the early centre of development in the Clarence Valley being gazetted as a municipality in 1859 and then was declared a city in 1885 |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Set in the restored 1880’s Prentice House, this Gallery is the Clarence Valley’s premier visual arts centre.
The Gallery's collection focuses on the acquisitions from the Biennial Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA). The JADA fosters Australian contemporary drawing practice, and as a result, the collection hol |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Set on the pristine grounds of the Alumny Creek School Reserve. Preserved under the National Trust and Heritage Council, this is a must see!! Stroll around our big markets full of free live entertainment, home cooking, fresh local produce, arts and crafts, plants and plenty for the kids.
Admission is free or off road |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| The Clarence River being the largest river on the eastern seaboard lends itself particularly well to estuary fishing. From its birth place in Queensland McPherson Ranges, the Clarence is fed by many wild tributaries and flows around one hundred Islands creating many wonderful fishing havens.
The mighty Clarence River |
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Grafton , Far North Coast & Byron Bay |
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| Enjoy absolutely exquisite cuisine at Zack's, Grafton's finest licensed restaurant, with innovative modern Australian and international food.
Functions and conferences are a specialty, so try something different and enjoy a professionally-catered poolside function. Menus change regularly as the chefs explore new tast |
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